Acupuncture Research
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We both value the research of modern science and the many developments that have been discovered.
We also value the depth of wisdom and knowledge of traditional and classical five element acupuncture, which integrates the many aspects of body and mind.
We acknowledge the information gained from research, and we endevaour to use it where appropriate when meeting the needs of an individual who is suffering in health.
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Classical Acupuncture
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(2017) Acupuncture decreased the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with fibromyalgia in Taiwan: a nationwide matched cohort study.
‘Results: After performing a 1:1 propensity score match, 58,899 patients in both cohorts were identified. Baseline characteristics were similar in both cohorts. The cumulative incidence of CHD was significantly lower in the acupuncture cohort (log-
Conclusions: Our study confirmed that acupuncture reduced the risk of CHD in patients with fibromyalgia in Taiwan. Further clinical and mechanistic studies are warranted.’
This study looks very intersting and impressive it has a very large number of patients studied however as the authors state further studies are needed. Okay so there is a correlation factor. However is it just that the acupuncture made the difference or are there other factors such as the acupuncture group are a selection of people who are choosing to look after themselves a bit more than the non acupuncture group? ie a participant variable factor, or volunteer bias.